Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party Central Committee, with General Secretary Xi Jinping at its core, has faced a volatile international situation, a complex and sensitive surrounding environment, and rigorous tasks of reform, development, and stability. The Central Committee has adopted a worst-case scenario mentality, heightened awareness of potential dangers, improved risk prevention and control abilities, and concentrated on mitigating significant risks, thereby maintaining sustained, healthy economic development and overall social stability.

Xi Jinping’s series of crucial statements on addressing risks and challenges to effectively respond to emergencies are high-minded, rich in content, and profound. They are of immense importance for us to effectively carry out the work of mitigating and resolving risks and challenges, overcoming various difficulties and obstacles on the path forward, achieving the Two Centenary Goals, and realizing the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation.

To assist officials and the public in studying, understanding, and mastering Xi Jinping’s crucial statements, we have compiled this current volume.

The content of this volume is excerpted from over 180 significant documents, such as speeches, reports, talks, lectures, instructions, and directives by Xi Jinping from November 15, 2012, to July 17, 2020. It is divided into six topics, comprising a total of 404 statements, many of which are being published here for the first time.

Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee

August 2020